What grades does Northwood High serve?

As a High school, Northwood High serves students in Pittsboro, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Northwood High located?

You can find Northwood High in Pittsboro, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High?

At Northwood High, there are approximately 13 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Pittsboro, NC?

Northwood High is among the schools serving Pittsboro, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Northwood High — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Pittsboro, North Carolina|Chatham County Schools

Pittsboro, NC 27312

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

702

Student:Teacher

13:1

Locale

Rural

District

Chatham County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

32.8%

Phone

(919)542-4181

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

75%

95th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

61%

82th percentile in NC

Graduation Rate

90%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

14 courses offered

248 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

347 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

264 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

338 test takers

Athletics

19 sports, 29 teams

486 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.9:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,043

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,128

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,032

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,605

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 49%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$404,528

-1.5% 1yr+36.7% 5yr

Durham, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

2.7%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

10.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,344

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,238

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

457 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

192 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

164 (13%)

Autism

163 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

98 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

22 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

634

Current enrollment

Declining(-56% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chatham County Schools. Northwood High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade (BOG) AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide National IT Professionals DayNational IT Professionals Day is celebrated on the third Tuesday of each September and was established in 2015 to honor the IT professionals who do the critical but often unseen work to keep our networks and applications running.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	No School - District Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	International Teachers DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—